Cougar Student Announcements

Saturday, April 12

• Dakota-Scott County Teen Job Fair 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Galaxie Library, Apple Valley

Wednesday, April 16

• College Visit: University of Nebraska-Lincoln @ 11:00 a.m. in Room B300-A. Sign Up!
• Baseball Game South vs North at Target Field! $20 per ticket and it's good for the 12:10 p.m. Twins vs. Mets game AND the 4:00* p.m South vs North battle! Tickets will be sold during lunches on Monday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 15. *Game will begin 30 min. after the completion of the Twins game.

Thursday, April 17

• Military Visit: US Marines @ 9:00 a.m. in Room B300-A. Sign Up!

Friday, April 18

• NO SCHOOL

As we shared previously, technical issues on March 11 impacted the experience of Lakeville Area Schools ACT testing. We understand how important this test is for your student’s future, and we want to ensure every impacted student has the opportunity to take the test again if they desire.

If a student chooses to take the ACT test again due to the technical issues that were encountered on March 11, ACT will provide vouchers for these students. The vouchers will cover the cost of National testing on June 14 or July 12.

Your student’s ACT testing voucher is available for pickup in the Assistant Principals office. It is your student’s responsibility to pick up this voucher and keep it in a safe space. It is your responsibility to register for the ACT test using your voucher through your myACT account. Registration deadlines are as follows:

• June 14 test date - Registration deadline is May 9
• July 12 test date - Registration deadline is June 6

Additional Details on ACT Vouchers:

• A student may use a voucher code in MyACT to pay the regular registration fee for the June 14 or July 12 test date. More information can be found on the ACT Registration web page.
• Once a student registers for a test with a voucher code, it is considered used, even if they do not test on the requested date. However, the student may move that registration to a future test date (June 14 or July 21) without having to pay the registration fee. Note: Test date change fees will apply.
• Students cannot use a voucher code to receive a refund for a test fee that was already paid.
• Students cannot use a voucher code to cover any additional fees, products, or services. Students must pay any fees not covered by the voucher.

Regardless of which option your student chooses, all test scores will be valid, reliable, and reportable to colleges. We are committed to supporting your student through this process. Please contact your student’s Assistant Principal if you have any questions.

All students who have Biology will test in their Biology classroom on April 14 and 15 with makeups on April 16 and 17.

2024 Summer Acceleration Courses: Physical Education and Health

• 8 week course: June 16 - August 8 (No Class Connects sessions) (No Classes June 19 & July 4)
• Cost per course: $425
• Registration begins March 3 until May 15, 2025. Space is limited.
• Virtual Orientation:
• May 21st - 4pm: Physical Ed - Orientation
• May 21 - 5pm: Health - Orientation
• June 9 - 4pm: Physical Ed - Heart Rate Monitor Setup / Orientation
• June 9 - 5pm: Health - Orientation
  

The courses are delivered fully online. We do not meet face-to-face. All work is to be completed and submitted by the last day of the course, A pacing guide is provided for students to stay on track to complete the work by the end of the eight weeks. Physical Education will require five 30 minute workouts over five different days each week.

• Registration links are linked below!
• Physical Education
• Health Issues
  
• There will be a “registration waitlist” in the Campus store if we exceed our first section of a class.
• School issued Polar HRM are REQUIRED for the PE course. Watches are to be picked up and dropped off at Pathways Academy, located at 19455 Kenwood Trail, Door 3.
• Polar watches are available for pick up starting May 28th. If you have your own heart rate monitor, let us know, you may be able to use your own device.

One of your graduation requirements is to participate in the Senior Job Shadow. To fulfill this requirement, you must complete and submit the following by Monday, April 21:

1. Job Shadow Experience – Complete a minimum of 6 hours of job shadowing.
2. Job Shadow Reflection Assignment – Submit your completed reflection.
3. Mock Interview Questionnaire – Your job shadow mentor must submit this form.

Exemptions

The following students are exempt from the job shadow and its assignments:

• Full-time PSEO students
• Students who have completed and passed Career Investigations
• CNA students who have completed the necessary components

Capstone students are exempt from the job shadow experience but must still complete the Job Shadow Reflection Assignment.

If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Juaire (amy.juaire@isd194.org).

Youth Teaching Youth is a cross-age teaching program open to all grades at Lakeville South High School. It's a great way to develop your leadership skills, acquire community service hours, and you can participate with friends! If you went to a Lakeville elementary school for 4th grade, you might remember this program. A group of high schoolers, wearing colorful tie-dye t-shirts, visited your 4th-grade classroom and taught lessons about alcohol, nicotine, and peer pressure. Now it's your turn to lead that program!

Staff are looking for students (grades 9-12) who are interested in visiting 4th-grade classrooms and teaching lessons around making healthy choices. The time commitment for 4th grade is 3 hours of teaching (total), during the school day, over the course of 3 weeks. You teach with other teens and can sign up with your friends. You will be excused from class with your parent/guardian signing the provided permission slip. You will be responsible for making up any work missed during that time.

These programs are easy to teach! All materials are provided and there is a training session after school, Thurs., April 24, 2:50-4:50 p.m. The room number will be communicated once you sign up for training. Classroom visits will be scheduled for May. If you want to attend the training for Youth Teaching Youth, sign-up here. Any questions, contact Rachel at reza0027@umn.edu.

This past December, Lakeville South High School physical education teacher, Lisa Smith, was been named the 2025 SHAPE America Central District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. SHAPE–Society of Health and Physical Educators–is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the work of health and physical educators across the country.

Earlier this month, Smith was announced as the National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year at the 2025 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, which took place in Baltimore. Way to go Ms. Smith!

Big Wins for Our Performing Arts!

For the first time ever, our Lakeville Area Percussion team is competing at the WGI Percussion World Championships in Dayton, Ohio! They placed 6th in prelims yesterday and will take the stage for finals tonight.

Meanwhile, our Winter Guards brought home State Championships, showcasing their incredible talent and hard work!

We are beyond proud of our students — they’re achieving amazing things on some of the biggest stages in the nation!

• Alyssa Ettl Scholarship - 1 @ $1,500 Due April 15, 2025

  The Alyssa Ettl Memorial Scholarship awards multiple scholarships in the amount of $1,500 to Lakeville North and South seniors who live out their faith through their actions at school, in sports, at church or at work. The scholarship is in memory of Alyssa Ettl, a Lakeville North student who would have graduated in 2015 but was killed in a car accident in 2013. For complete information and application visit AEmemorial.org.

• The Salvation Army's Linden Scholarship - Due April 18, 2025

• The School Photographers Association of California's Senior Young Creatives Scholarship for students who demonstrate a passion for creative excellence and has a passion for photography. The scholarship includes $1,500 and a professional Sony camera for the awarded recipients. The scholarship application is due on May 15th.

  Link to application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDCR8dhfa6Q2BjCX3lPfzdYQjqq9xEUqwhb-q8KnbDEYuSkw/viewform

Teens, young adults and parents are encouraged to attend this job fair to meet with local employers and learn about permanent or seasonal job opportunities.

• Geared for teens and young adults ages 14 and older
• Participants of all abilities welcome
• Free event
• The BIG IDEAS Learning Lab will also be on-site to offer a hands-on career exploration opportunity for attendees to experience careers in skilled trades.

• Aqua Tots Swim School (Hiring age: 15+)
• Built Strong Exteriors (Hiring age: 16+)
• Brand Farms (Hiring age: 15+)
• Inver Hills & Dakota County Tech College (Providing career pathway & resource info!)
• Great Wolf Lodge (Hiring age: 16+)
• Hired (Hiring age: 16+)
• Hy-Vee (Hiring age: 16+)
• Loving Care Nursing and Home Care Services (Hiring age: 16+)
• Mall Of America (Hiring age: 16+)
• MN Department of Transportation (Hiring age: 16+)
• Mystic Lake Casino Hotel & Little Six Casino (Hiring age: 16+)
• Northern Star (Hiring age: 16+)
• School District 196 (Hiring age: 14+)
• Sonnet School (Hiring age: 16+)
• Steelman’s (Hiring age: 16+)
• Washington County (Hiring age: 16+)
• Wise Swim School (Hiring age: 15+)

U.S. Service Academy Information Night (hosted by Congresswoman Betty McCollum)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Mounds View High School - Auditorium

Students, family members, and interested individuals will have the opportunity to learn about
the programs, opportunities, and life at the academies. In addition, they will hear about the
application process for each academy as well as the Congressional nomination process.

• Academy materials, summer session, and nomination forms will be available.
• This session is open to anyone interested in attending a US Service Academy

Please note: Congresswoman McCollum can only nominate individuals from the Fourth Congressional District. Other Congressional offices have been invited to outline the nomination processes in their respective offices. Information will be available to determine the Congressional District where you reside and how to contact those offices.

For more information, please contact Connie Haddeland, U.S. Service Academy Coordinator, Office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum (651) 224-9191.

Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 4–6 p.m.
Inver Hills Community College

Whether you're looking to launch a new career or transfer to a four-year university, Inver Hills can help you start your next, best chapter.

✔️ Apply for free during the event
✔️ RSVP and attend for a chance to win a $500 scholarship

Learn more and RSVP: http://inverhills.edu/openhouse

Uponor has summer help positions available and they are scheduling interviews now!

• Pay: $19/hr
• Day Shifts: 6am – 6pm
• No manufacturing experience is required!
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Locations: Apple Valley & Lakeville
• Interested candidates should email Tiffany Deitz at: Tiffany.Deitz@uponor.com

For students looking for full-time/ permanent roles after graduation, we are currently hiring for both day and night shifts and the pay starts at $20.50+/hour with full benefits.

Bethel University is offering 7 academic camps this summer - Bethel Business Academy, Video Production Camp, Youth Theology Institute, Summer Piano Academy, Spanish Exploration Camp, Forensic Science Camp, and Scrubs Camp. They also have a BUILDing Independent Skills camp for those students with intellectual disabilities.

All camps are overnight experiences for students entering grades 9-12. Students heading off to college in the Fall are also accepted. The Piano Academy is June 26-July 2. All other camps are June 16-18. Here is a link to the Bethel website for camp information and registration.

Students will have an opportunity to meet other students with shared interests, as well as talk with current Bethel students and gain knowledge on what it is like to live on a college campus for a few days. It's such a great way to help sort out what is next after high school.

Volunteer Opportunity! International Day of Living Together in Peace. Sat. May 17, 2025 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Casperson Park. Sign up!

• Monday, April 14 - Tuesday, April 15 ➟ MCA Science Test *All students who have Biology will test during their Biology class.
• Wednesday, April 16 - Thursday, April 17 ➟ MCA Science Test Makeups
• Friday, Apr. 18 ➟ NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, April 22 ➟ Job Fair during school 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Apr. 23 Change of Schedule
• Grade 9 ➟ Report to school at normal time - 8:00 a.m. Will attend a presentation by your Counselor. Where do I report?
• Grade 10 ➟ Report to school at normal time - 8:00 a.m. Will take the Reading MCA in your Cougar Time room.
• Grade 11 ➟ Report to school at normal time - 8:00 a.m. Will take the Math MCA in your Cougar Time room.
• Grade 12 ➟ Will have a two-hour late start and report to school at 10:00 a.m.
• All classes for all grades will run on the two-hour late start schedule beginning at 10:00 a.m. with the school day ending at 2:40 p.m.
• Friday, April 25 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Last day to order your Class of 2025 Senior Shirts in the School Store

• Saturday, May 3 ➟ Prom
• Monday, May 5 ➟ Week 1 AP Testing - Schedule
• Wednesday, May 7 ➟ Junior Night 6:00 - 8:30 PM (for class of 2026 and their parents/guardians)
• Monday, May 12 ➟ Week 2 AP Testing - Schedule
• Monday, May 19 ➟ Senior Awards Night
• Monday, May 26 ➟ NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
• Thursday, May 29 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Cap & Gown Distribution at 1:45 p.m.

• Monday, June 2 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Last full day of school. Report to school at regular time.
• Tuesday, June 3 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Report to school at regular time. Seniors who have purchased a ticket for the optional Senior Brunch will be dismissed at 9:50 a.m. Brunch starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Charthouse.
• Wednesday, June 4 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Report to the Main Gym for a mandatory Graduation Rehearsal at 9:30 a.m. Meet at your Elementary School for the optional Senior Walk at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, June 5 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Report to LSHS at 3:15 p.m. to ride the bus to graduation.

  Graduation Ceremony is at 5:00 p.m. Students are to leave the venue after the ceremony with their family. Graduation Details. Senior Party at LSHS following the Graduation Ceremony. Click on this LSHS SENIOR PARTY REGISTRATION.

• Thursday, June 12 - Last Day of School for Grades 9 - 11

Email: lshsannouncements@isd194.org
Website: https://lshs.isd194.org/
Location: 21135 Jacquard Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
Phone: 952-232-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CougarDeans
Twitter: @ActivitiesLSHS